Not salting the water When potatoes cook, the starch granules swell and absorb water and â if you've added it â salt. You won't need to add as much at the end, and your final product will be well-seasoned, not bland. 3.
7 / 15. High-fat foods have a strong affect on hormone activity in the body. Like trans fats, saturated fats can contribute to period pain and inflammation. Avoid heavy meats and dairy to keep your fat intake down, which also regulates estrogen levels.
Avoid foods that increase prostaglandins. If you have endometriosis, try to avoid foods that increase prostaglandins E2 and F2a, chemicals in the body that cause inflammation and pain and stimulate estrogen. Avoid the following foods if you have endometriosis: 1  Alcohol. 2  Caffeine. 3  Dairy. Red meat.  Saturated fat and all trans 1  fats. Sugar.  Wheat.